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Failed Historical Scientific Instruments Scientific Instruments and Collections 10
by Failed Historical Scientific Instruments
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Can a scientific instrument be regarded as a failure? Why and how? By shedding light on the complexity of these questions, the volume marks a step forward in the way historical scientific instruments can be analysed and displayed.
The essays show how diverse failures can be, and how the assessment of scientific devices may change over time -- some surprisingly becoming more successful. In addition to studies of how technical features led to failure, the authors examine the roles played by social bias and behaviour, commercial and economic circumstances, and political factors.
The essays show how diverse failures can be, and how the assessment of scientific devices may change over time -- some surprisingly becoming more successful. In addition to studies of how technical features led to failure, the authors examine the roles played by social bias and behaviour, commercial and economic circumstances, and political factors.
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- Brill Academic Pub Brand
- Jul 11, 2024 Pub Date:
- 9789004689091 ISBN-13:
- 9004689095 ISBN-10:
- 268.0 pages Hardcover
- English Language
- 9.8 in * 0.8 in * 6.1 in Dimensions:
- 1 lb Weight:
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